1996 PONTIAC GRAND-AM suspension

When your vehicle is being towed, have the ignition key
OFF. The steering wheel should be clamped in a
straight-ahead position, with
a clamping device
designed for towing service. Do not use the vehicle's
steering column lock
for this. The transaxle should be in
NEUTRAL (N) and the parking brake released.
The ignition key must be in the
OFF position to keep the
automatic
door locks from locking during towing.
Don't have your vehicle towed on the front wheels,
unless
you 'must. If the vehicle must be towed on the
front wheels,' (see speed and distance restrictions
later in
this section) farther than 50 miles (80 km) your
transaxle will be damaged. If these limits must be
exceeded, then
the front wheels have to be supported on
a
dolly.
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A vehicle can fall from a car carr if it isn't
adequately secured.
This can cause a collision,
1 serious personal injury and vehicle damage. The
' vehicle should be tightly secured with chains or
steel cables before it is transported.
Don't use substitutes (ropes, leather straps,
canvas webbing, etc.) that can
be cut by sharp
edges underneath the towed vehicle. Always use
T-hooks inserted in the T-hook slots. Never use
J-hooks. They will damage drivetrain and
suspension components.
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Front Towing
Before hooking up to a tow truck, be sure to read all the
information in “Towing Your Vehicle” earlier in this
section.
NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type equipment or
fascidfog light damage will occur. Use wheel-lift
or
car carrier equipment. Additional ramping
may be required for car carrier equipment.
NOTICE:
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage
a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle
to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment.
To
help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and
raise the vehicle until adequate clearance
is
obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift
equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or ‘J-hooks to
suspension components when using car carrier
equipment. Always use
T-hooks inserted in the
T-hook slots.
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Attach T-hook chains on
both sides in the slotted
holes
in the underbody just
ahead
of the wheels.
NOTICE:
Do not tow with sling-type equipment or rear
bumper valance will be damaged.
Use wheel-lift
or car carrier equipment (additional ramping
may be required for car carrier equipment). Use
safety chains and wheel straps.
NOTICE:
Towing a vehicle over rough surfaces could
damage
a vehicle. Damage can occur from vehicle
to ground or vehicle to wheel-lift equipment.
To
help avoid damage, install a towing dolly and
raise the vehicle until adequate clearance is
obtained between the ground and/or wheel-lift
equipment.
Do not attach winch cables or J-hooks to
suspension components when,using caq carrier
equipment. Always use T-hooks inserted in the
T-hook slots.
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Attachra separate safety
chain
to each side of the
axle inboard of the spring.
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
6,000 Miles (10 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation” in the Index for propter rotation
pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers
for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
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DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
9,000 Miles (15 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (ar every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
12,000 Miles (20 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emimion Contrul Service.
[3 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or .every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
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ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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15,000 Miles -(25 000 km)
0 IChange engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Art Emission Cmtrol Service.
in dusty conditions. Replace filter if
necessary, An Emission Control Service. ?
0 Inspect air cleaner filter if you are driving
I DATE I ACTUALMILEAGE ISERVICER BY:
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Short TriplCity Maintenance Schedule ,’
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18,000’ Miles: (30 000 km) I :.
El Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and
Rotation’’
in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During
tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of mdvement. Refer to the
appropriate
GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
21,000 Miles (35 000 km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
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DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
24,000 Miles (40 000 km)
I7 Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 mdnths, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service,
and transaxle shift linkage ,(or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
27,000 Miles (45 000 km)
,O Change engine oil and filter (or every
,3 months, whichever occurs 'first).
An Emission Control Service.
DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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1 Short 'Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
30,000 Miles (50 000 .km)
Change engine oil and filter (or every
3 months, whichever occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
0- Lubricate the suspension, steering linkage
and transaxle shift linkage (or every
6 months, whichever occurs first).
0 Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control
Service.
0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage
or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any
damage. Replace parts
as needed.
An Emission Control Service. $
0 Rotate tires. See "Tire Inspection and
Rotation'' in the Index for proper rotation
pattern and additional information. During tire rotation, check brake calipers for
freedom of movement. Refer to the
appropriate GM service manual for proper
caliper service procedures.
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